WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — The Trump administration has begun formal discussions on the future of California’s Potter Valley Project, a century-old water and hydropower system serving parts of Northern California.
In a post on X, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she met at the White House with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Pacific Gas and Electric, and the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District to discuss next steps for the project.
According to Rollins, the administration’s goal is to maintain the Scott and Cape Horn dams while developing a long-term solution for water users, rural communities, and agricultural producers who depend on the system.
The Potter Valley Project has supplied both irrigation water and hydroelectric power for more than 100 years across portions of Northern California, making it a key infrastructure asset for agricultural and municipal users in the region.
Rollins emphasized that federal officials are focused on ensuring stability for farmers and rural communities who rely on the system as negotiations move forward.
Further discussions are expected as stakeholders work toward a framework that balances environmental considerations, energy production, and long-standing water delivery needs in the region
